FAIZABAD (Pajhwok): At least two policemen were killed during hours-long clashes with insurgents before retreating from their posts in Warduj district of northeastern Badakhshan province, a senior official said on Monday.
Public Order Police Commander Gen. Rahmanuddin Rahman, who paid a visit to the province, told Pajhwok Afghan News police fought for at least five hours and then retreated along with weapons and ammunitions from their check-posts.
He said rebels suffered heavy causalities during the clashes, but did not give any figures.
